nwcoralfarm Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hey guys I think this is a great program and I have a nano tank that I would like to donate to school in the Longview/Kelso area. Or really anywhere else for that matter, but I would especially like to see it go local. I would even be willing to help out with the upkeep of the tank as well. Here is the problem, I dont know anything about how this program is structured. So I don't know if there is a list of people looking for tanks etc, etc. If anyone can chime in and fill me in on some of the details I would really appreciate it. I am thinking about calling up some local schools and offering it up that way. If I do should I just inform them of the website? Is there an administrator they would need to speak with? Lastly, I will make sure it has a nice set of corals and live rock in it when I give it out but I would like to know if there is anyone interested in donating lights for the tank and maybe a good hardy fish or 2. Please PM me of you can with any answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 My wife is a teacher at Wallace School in Kelso. She might be able to find a classroom that is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks so much for such a generous offer! We here at PNWMAS do have a format for getting teachers tanks! We have interested teachers fill out an online application. We ask that they join our club (no charge) and sign up at the wiki site to give updates on the tank! Our club can take donations for tanks and supplies and deliever these supplies to teachers! Let me know about the donation...we can get you a receipt so you can write it off on the taxes as well. As for the teacher interested in obtaining a tank and being part of the TFT program, follow the links.... http://www.tanksforteachers.wikispaces.com There should be an application on the site. Fill it out and send it in to me! Thanks, Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsoz Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have made some DIY rock from concrete that I am willing to give to the teacher tanks. I also have some starter corals that I can give to a teacher tank (zoanthids, polyps, kenya tree, frogspawn, etc.). PM me to make arrangements. dsoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Here is the link to the application. http://tanksforteachers.wikispaces.com/Tanks+For+Teachers+Project Look for the Word document halfway down the page. I highly recommend calling a local school but start with Nate first! Please send application to PNWMAS President John Manrow jmanrow@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks so much for such a generous offer! We here at PNWMAS do have a format for getting teachers tanks! We have interested teachers fill out an online application. We ask that they join our club (no charge) and sign up at the wiki site to give updates on the tank! Our club can take donations for tanks and supplies and deliever these supplies to teachers! Let me know about the donation...we can get you a receipt so you can write it off on the taxes as well. As for the teacher interested in obtaining a tank and being part of the TFT program, follow the links.... http://www.tanksforteachers.wikispaces.com There should be an application on the site. Fill it out and send it in to me! Thanks, Kris I will do that. I do not have microsoft office on my pc so I can not download it myself ( any chance we can get that posted up in another format?) But when I find somebody I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have made some DIY rock from concrete that I am willing to give to the teacher tanks. I also have some starter corals that I can give to a teacher tank (zoanthids, polyps, kenya tree, frogspawn, etc.). PM me to make arrangements. dsoz I think that frog spawn and zoas would be great, we all know how much kids love clownfish and I can get one of those to go with the frogspawn. I think a Kenya tree really might grow too big too fast since it is a 12 gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidalsculpin Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Here is the application in pdf. Hope you can open it. conv_6859.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Here is the application in txt. Hope you can open it. Ha ha, I had to rearrange it a bit but I opened it just fine. Thanks for all the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 So I have not yet found a school but am still looking. Ithought of a few other things we could use to have if anyone is interested including a net, and some kind of light to hang over the top. This tank has a light built into the hood but bulbs are near impossible to find for it, also you can't use the skimmer with the top on. Just an idea, I am sure there are other things as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I will check with my wife she is a teacher at St Helens school in Longview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Swore Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 New tank for teachers You are sooo lucky, my wife wont let me upgrade my tank. I think a new tank is a better upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitricker Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 My Fiance teaches at Davinci middle school in Portland I'll have her spread the word as well. Not sure she has the room, she works in a behavioral classroom. I'm sure they would love it tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Once you find someone let me know and I will help all I can. Thanks for the donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitricker Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 My fiance says she would like it. I will have her fill out the app tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 if i remember right moovinfasts wife is a teacher in longview/kelso also... man crazy most of the members in longview/kelso have spouses as teachers... Both my parents are teachers but my fiance is a nurse, i need someone to take care of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Not my wife. Shes a chemist in kelso. I used to be a para educator for Portland Public Schools Special Ed programs. Our kids would have loved a tank. Too bad I didn't know about PNWMAS until after I left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 My wife is a teacher in Kelso. Do I get a prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Not my wife. Shes a chemist in kelso. I used to be a para educator for Portland Public Schools Special Ed programs. Our kids would have loved a tank. Too bad I didn't know about PNWMAS until after I left. Does she work at Columbia Analytical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwcoralfarm Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 if i remember right moovinfasts wife is a teacher in longview/kelso also... man crazy most of the members in longview/kelso have spouses as teachers... Both my parents are teachers but my fiance is a nurse' date=' i need someone to take care of me [/quote'] I didn't know you're Fiance was a nurse, so is mine. She works at the new Salmon Creek Hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moovinfast Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Yes she does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I you need clowns for the tank let me know. I have a lot of them.... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Yes she does That's cool, I hear it is a great place to work and that they treat their employees well. My brother in law works there. It is also close to my work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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